Who can diagnose ADHD in adults?

Understood Explains

Contenuto fornito da Understood.org. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da Understood.org o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.

2y ago 11:21

MP3•Pagina principale dell'episodio

If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.

What type of doctor should you see for ADHD diagnosis — primary care provider? Psychologist? Psychiatrist? Is it worth waiting longer to see a specialist? How much does it cost? Get answers to common questions from Understood Explains host Dr. Roberto Olivardia.

For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:50) Can my primary care doctor diagnose ADHD?

(03:19) Do I need a psychiatrist or psychologist to diagnose my ADHD?

(05:13) What other kinds of specialists can diagnose ADHD?

(07:01) How much does it cost to get an ADHD diagnosis?

(08:15) Is it worth waiting longer for a specialist?

(09:05) Key takeaway, next episode, and credits

Related resources

Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

36 episodi

#Podcasting Education #Understood.org #Special Education